Faithful Despite Discouragement
Sister C. Prentice writes from Red Rock, Iowa, Dec. 16th 1860: "Something over a year has elapsed since Bro. M. Hull came to our village and showed us that we were in error and darkness, and pointed out the true way. Ever since I have tried to keep "the commandments of God," and have sought for the pure and perfect "faith of Jesus." I have many difficulties to encounter and discouragements to overcome (as I stand almost alone here), yet I am assured that those who pass through great afflictions for Christ's sake, will have a lasting reward, even a home in the New Jerusalem. Short is life, and our troubles here but a moment compared with eternity; then what a little thing it is to give for heaven. Brethren and sisters, you who are enduring earthly afflictions, think of the soon coming of our Saviour, and be faithful, be steadfast in the cause."